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- [law-duh-buh l]
- /ˈlɔ də bəl/
- /ˈlɔː.də.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [law-duh-buh l]
- /ˈlɔ də bəl/
Definitions of laudable word
- adjective laudable deserving praise; praiseworthy; commendable: Reorganizing the files was a laudable idea. 1
- adjective laudable Medicine/Medical Obsolete. healthy; wholesome; not noxious. 1
- noun laudable (of an action, idea, or goal) deserving praise and commendation. 1
- adjective laudable worthy of praise 1
- adjective laudable Something that is laudable deserves to be praised or admired. 0
- adjective laudable deserving or worthy of praise; admirable; commendable 0
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Origin of laudable
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
First recorded in 1375-1425; late Middle English word from Latin word laudābilis. See laud, -able
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Parts of speech for Laudable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
laudable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for laudable
adj laudable
- commendable — If you describe someone's behaviour as commendable, you approve of it or are praising it.
- praiseworthy — deserving of praise; laudable: a praiseworthy motive.
- creditable — A creditable performance or achievement is of a reasonably high standard.
- deserving — If you describe a person, organization, or cause as deserving, you mean that you think they should be helped.
- mean — to intend for a particular purpose, destination, etc.: They were meant for each other. Synonyms: destine, foreordain.
adjective laudable
- admirable — An admirable quality or action is one that deserves to be praised and admired.
- impressive — having the ability to impress the mind; arousing admiration, awe, respect, etc.; moving; admirable: an impressive ceremony; an impressive appearance.
- estimable — Worthy of great respect.
- excellent — Used to indicate approval or pleasure.
Antonyms for laudable
adj laudable
- unworthy — not worthy; lacking worth or excellence.
- disrespected — lack of respect; discourtesy; rudeness.
- bad — If you say that it is bad that something happens, you mean it is unacceptable, unfortunate, or wrong.
- blameable — deserving blame; censurable.
adjective laudable
- despicable — If you say that a person or action is despicable, you are emphasizing that they are extremely nasty, cruel, or evil.
- illaudable — unworthy of praise; not laudable.
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